Find out how popular the last name Goggleye is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Goggleye.

Goggleye, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Goggleye surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Goggleye in America

Goggleye is the 111988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Goggleye surname appeared 157 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Goggleye.

We can also compare 2010 data for Goggleye to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Goggleye

The surname "GOGGLEYE" is believed to have originated in England during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. It is thought to have derived from the Old English words "gogel" meaning "to roll or move the eyes about" and "eye," referring to a physical characteristic or trait of having protruding or rolling eyes.

This surname was likely initially used as a descriptive nickname or byname to distinguish individuals with this particular eye feature. These nicknames often became hereditary surnames passed down through generations. The earliest known recorded instances of the name "GOGGLEYE" can be traced back to various historical documents and records from the 14th and 15th centuries in regions such as Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, and Somerset.

One of the earliest documented references to the name "GOGGLEYE" appears in the Lay Subsidy Rolls for Wiltshire in 1333, which lists a certain John Goggleye as a taxpayer. Additionally, the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1379 mention a Robert Goggleye, further indicating the presence of this surname in the region during that time.

In the 16th century, records show that a Thomas Goggleye was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1543, the same town as the famous playwright William Shakespeare. Interestingly, a variant spelling of the name, "Goggleeye," can be found in the Lay Subsidy Rolls for Oxfordshire in 1524, where a John Goggleeye is listed.

Notable individuals with the surname "GOGGLEYE" throughout history include Sir William Goggleye (1625-1698), a prominent landowner and member of the English gentry in Gloucestershire, and Richard Goggleye (1710-1782), a renowned scholar and historian who authored several works on the history of Somerset.

Another remarkable figure was Elizabeth Goggleye (1795-1872), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's education in the 19th century. She established several schools for girls in Oxfordshire and was recognized for her efforts in promoting equal educational opportunities.

Furthermore, the surname "GOGGLEYE" has been associated with certain place names, such as Goggleye Manor, a historic estate located in Somerset, which was owned by a branch of the Goggleye family in the 17th and 18th centuries.

While the surname "GOGGLEYE" may not be as prevalent today, it holds a rich historical significance, reflecting the unique physical traits and origins of its bearers throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Goggleye

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Goggleye.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Goggleye was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Goggleye has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Goggleye was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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